Paper

Did you know around one fifth of the contents of the average household bin is paper?

ReduceGet as much use from the paper as you can. Set your computer printer to print double sided.

ReuseMake scrap pads out of scrap paper. Unwanted office paper such as that with out-of-date letterheads can be donated to local schools or scrapstores. Envelopes may be reused by sticking labels over the old address.

RecycleNewspapers and magazines, white and coloured paper, catalogues and directories, leaflets and envelopes and card and cardboard can be recycled in your clear sack or recycling bin. However shredded paper, coated wrapping paper and hardback books/catalogues cannot. Try and use envelopes made from recycled paper.

Some Jiffy bags are made from brown paper and padded with shredded newsprint, and are therefore 100% compostable if too damaged to be reused.